The first step in solving for x in the equation 9.8(x - 2.14) = 53.9 is to distribute the 9.8 on the left side of the equation.
9.8(x - 2.14) simplifies to 9.8x - 9.8(2.14)
So, the equation becomes 9.8x - 20.972 = 53.9
What is the first step in solving for x in the equation 9.8(x - 2.14) = 53.9 ?
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